The English Small Batch Heavily Smoked (2024 Release), 46.0%

English Whisky with a Thick Quilt of Smoke

The English Small Batch Heavily Smoked (2024 Release) is a limited-edition single malt that celebrates the distillery’s pioneering spirit. Crafted from a secret fusion of four distinct cask types and bottled at 46.0%, this release delivers depth, warmth, and complexity in equal measure. With only 1,002 bottles ever produced, it’s a true collector’s dram.

This whisky stands out for its unique cask marriage that creates remarkable balance. The bold, peated character is softened by layers of black cherry, vanilla, and gingerbread, creating a flavour profile both indulgent and refined. Non-chill filtered and naturally coloured, it reflects The English Distillery’s dedication to authentic craftsmanship.

Production:

This small batch expression is created by blending whisky from four undisclosed cask types, each contributing its own nuance of spice, fruit, and smoke. Matured and married onsite in Norfolk’s ideal microclimate, the whisky develops its character through patient ageing and traditional methods. Bottled without chill filtration or added colour, every drop speaks of purity and integrity.

Pairing Suggestions:

Pair with slow-cooked beef brisket, smoked almonds, or mature cheddar; for a vegetarian option, try grilled aubergine with miso glaze or rich mushroom pâté.

Tasting Note:

Enticing aromas of black cherry and vanilla custard lead to a palate of molasses, gingerbread, and wood smoke, finishing long and warming with lingering oak.

Origin:

Norfolk, England

Alcohol:

46.0%